17 August

Hooked on Reading

Join Liz Weir, storyteller and teacher, for this session on how to help your child become a life-long reader. Preparing your child for reading can be a fun, fulfilling experience for both child and parents and best of all it isn’t difficult to do.
10.00am-11.00am, New Brighton Library.This is an event for adults only. Bookings essential.

18 August

Baby Yoga

Exercises for fun and learning with Carey Sumner.
10.00am-10.30am, Papanui Library.
Suitable for babies 6-12 mths with their caregiver. Please bring a blanket.

Music and Movement

Parents can enjoy music and movement with their preschoolers 2-5 years old.
2.00pm-2.30pm, Redwood Library.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Family Games Night

X boxes and Playstations will be available for bookings by parents to play with their children.
5.00pm-7.00pm. South Christchurch Library.Bookings are essential and are for 30-minute sessions.

Read to your Bunny

The joys of sharing stories together, with guest speaker Wendy MacKay.
10.30am-11.30am, Halswell Library.
Suitable for parents but children are welcome with their parents.Bookings recommended.

19 August

Family Bedtime Stories

Interactive story session. Wear PJs if you want and bring your bed pal.
6.00 - 6.30 pm, South Christchurch Library. The Library Café will be open with special deals on fluffies and cookies for the kids until 7.00pm.
Suitable for children aged 4-10 years and their parents.

Practice tips and guidance on how to keep your children safe in the wide world of the Internet.
7.00pm-8.30pm, South Learning Centre, The Lab, South Christchurch Library.
Suitable for all ages but the information is aimed at parents.
No charge. Bookings essential.

20 August

Family Games Night

X boxes and Playstations will be available for bookings by parents to play with their children.
5.00pm-7.00pm. South Christchurch Library.Bookings are essential and are for 30-minute sessions.